How you can give your old Apple TV new purpose

There are a few other tasks your Apple TV can handle.

By Roger Fingas Nov. 15, 2026 3:15 pm EST Ирина Мещерякова/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

If you've upgraded your Apple TV 4K to the latest generation, it's really best to repurpose the old device if you can. As streaming add-ons go, the product has always been overbuilt, no matter that you're now paying $300 for the privilege. Tossing out an old Apple TV because you've got a replacement is a bit like tossing a Swiss Army knife because the new one has a few extra tools.